Hybrid Transport Coordinator - Logistics & Carrier Ops

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses possible

Hybrid work

Professional development

Health benefits

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Transport Coordinator to manage and optimize transportation activities in Mbombela (Nelspruit). This hybrid role balances office-based coordination with remote flexibility to ensure timely deliveries and smooth logistics operations.

In this role you will schedule transport operations, liaise with carriers, track shipments, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with internal teams to improve planning and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport coordination or logistics role.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) or similar software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, working effectively both remotely and in the office.
• Problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and execution of transport operations.
• Manage carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and ensure service levels.
• Track shipments and update stakeholders on delivery status.
• Resolve transport issues and discrepancies quickly.
• Maintain accurate records of all transport activities and docs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Transport Coordinator to manage and optimize transportation activities in Mbombela (Nelspruit). This hybrid role balances office-based coordination with remote flexibility to ensure timely deliveries and smooth logistics operations.

In this role you will schedule transport operations, liaise with carriers, track shipments, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with internal teams to improve planning and resource allocation.